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Relationships and social media publicity: Will it always end in tears?

Should couples share intimate details of their love life on the Internet? What lessons can we learn from those who have? Kirsten Kanja explores

“It will end in premium tears” and “mtaachana tu” are two phrases Kenyans on social media have popularised this year to “warn” seemingly happy couples who publicise their lives on social media that they will inevitably part ways. 

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